Sarehole Mill | Birmingham Museums
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Sarehole Mill | Birmingham Museums
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Sarehole Mill
A 250 year old watermill famous for its association with author J.R.R Tolkien.
Special events
Sarehole Mill
Origins of Middle-Earth: J.R.R. Tolkien and Sarehole Guided walk
, at Sarehole Mill.
Selected Sundays
A guided walk introducing the scenery that inspired J.R.R Tolkien.
Details
Book now
Sarehole Mill
May Day Celebrations
, at Sarehole Mill.
Sat 2 May
Join in with our celebrations with music, arts and crafts activities, explore the mill, plus lots more!
Details
Book now
Sarehole Mill
Paint & Prosecco at Sarehole Mill
, at Sarehole Mill.
Sat 6 Jun
Join us for an afternoon of painting and Prosecco
Details
Book now
What to see
The Mill
Find out more about the history of this historic mill.
Middle Earth
Discover Sarehole Mill's links with J.R.R Tolkien.
Woodland Realm
Little ones will love exploring the Woodland Realm.
About
Walk in the footsteps of one of the most famous authors of all time and discover the inspiration behind the
Hobbit
and
Lord of the Rings
trilogy. JRR Tolkien grew up across the road from Sarehole Mill and in later life he would draw on its rural surroundings to create Middle-earth.
There are also connections with another Birmingham son. Matthew Boulton, manufacturer and business partner of engineer James Watt, leased the building between 1756 and 1761 and used it as a ‘flatting mill’ to producing sheet metal to make buttons.
More info
Become a member
Become a Birmingham Museums member and enjoy 12 months of inspirational days out, with FREE access to our venues and other exclusive benefits. Find out about Membership and how you can join.
Join now
Ticket prices
Plan your visit
How to get here
Sarehole Mill opening times
Open Friday - Sunday, 11am – 4pm.
Admission charges apply to enter the Mill.
Last entry to Mill 3.30pm.
Grounds are free to visit.
Pre-booking advised.
Visit us
Book now
Pre-book your general admission ticket to Sarehole Mill.
Book tickets
Latest news and stories
Birmingham Museums unveils summer seasonal programme on theme of discovery
23 April 2026
First major solo exhibition of paintings by Joe Lycett to open at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery in July 2026
21 April 2026
Applications now open for the Whitworth Wallis Fellowship
16 April 2026
See all news and stories
Sign up to our newsletter
Join our mailing list to be the first to know about upcoming events.
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Address
: Sarehole Mill, Cole Bank Road, Birmingham, B13 0BD.
Skip to main content
Sarehole Mill
A 250 year old watermill famous for its association with author J.R.R Tolkien.
Special events
Sarehole Mill
Origins of Middle-Earth: J.R.R. Tolkien and Sarehole Guided walk
, at Sarehole Mill.
Selected Sundays
A guided walk introducing the scenery that inspired J.R.R Tolkien.
Details
Book now
Sarehole Mill
May Day Celebrations
, at Sarehole Mill.
Sat 2 May
Join in with our celebrations with music, arts and crafts activities, explore the mill, plus lots more!
Details
Book now
Sarehole Mill
Paint & Prosecco at Sarehole Mill
, at Sarehole Mill.
Sat 6 Jun
Join us for an afternoon of painting and Prosecco
Details
Book now
What to see
The Mill
Find out more about the history of this historic mill.
Middle Earth
Discover Sarehole Mill's links with J.R.R Tolkien.
Woodland Realm
Little ones will love exploring the Woodland Realm.
About
Walk in the footsteps of one of the most famous authors of all time and discover the inspiration behind the
Hobbit
and
Lord of the Rings
trilogy. JRR Tolkien grew up across the road from Sarehole Mill and in later life he would draw on its rural surroundings to create Middle-earth.
There are also connections with another Birmingham son. Matthew Boulton, manufacturer and business partner of engineer James Watt, leased the building between 1756 and 1761 and used it as a ‘flatting mill’ to producing sheet metal to make buttons.
More info
Become a member
Become a Birmingham Museums member and enjoy 12 months of inspirational days out, with FREE access to our venues and other exclusive benefits. Find out about Membership and how you can join.
Join now
Ticket prices
Plan your visit
How to get here
Sarehole Mill opening times
Open Friday - Sunday, 11am – 4pm.
Admission charges apply to enter the Mill.
Last entry to Mill 3.30pm.
Grounds are free to visit.
Pre-booking advised.
Visit us
Book now
Pre-book your general admission ticket to Sarehole Mill.
Book tickets
Latest news and stories
Birmingham Museums unveils summer seasonal programme on theme of discovery
23 April 2026
First major solo exhibition of paintings by Joe Lycett to open at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery in July 2026
21 April 2026
Applications now open for the Whitworth Wallis Fellowship
16 April 2026
See all news and stories
Sign up to our newsletter
Join our mailing list to be the first to know about upcoming events.
Sign up here
Address
: Sarehole Mill, Cole Bank Road, Birmingham, B13 0BD.